Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's still insufficient to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the best free antivirus apps. When the IBM PC was new, ...

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Endpoint protection platforms can get very expensive, but they don’t have to be. In this guide, I’ve rounded up five free endpoint protection platforms from reputable companies that are the leading ...

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I use Microsoft Security Essentials as my “seatbelt” for protection plus I am as careful as possible. Is this enough or should I get Trend Micro. Not both, right? – Jonathan The debate about free ...